Sony ZV-1 II Digital Camera (Black)

The Sony ZV-1 II Digital Camera (Black) is a compact, pocketable vlogging camera designed for content creators and solo creators who want versatile framing and strong image quality in a genuinely portable body. It’s an ideal all-around vlog camera, well suited to shooting everything from group selfies and sprawling cityscapes to portraits and product shots.

At the core of the ZV-1 II is a 20.1MP, 1.0-type Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor (13.2 x 8.8mm) paired with Sony’s BIONZ X image processor, offering a native ISO range of 125-12,800, expandable to 80-12,800. The fixed ZEISS 18-50mm equivalent lens (2.7x optical zoom) offers a variable maximum aperture of f/1.8 at the wide end to f/4 at telephoto, with the 18mm wide end purpose-built for vlogging, selfies, and group shots at arm’s length, and the 50mm position well suited to portraits and product close-ups. Autofocus uses a 315-point hybrid system with subject recognition and Real-time Tracking for both humans and animals, and continuous shooting reaches up to 24fps (up to 80 RAW or 189 JPEG frames).

Video capability includes internal UHD 4K recording at up to 30p with full pixel readout, along with Full HD recording at up to 120fps for slow motion, saved in 8-bit color (XAVC S, 4:2:0) with HLG and S-Log3/S-Log2 gamma profiles for extended dynamic range and color grading flexibility. A built-in 3-capsule directional microphone intelligently switches recording direction from all-directions to front-facing when a human face is detected in frame, or can be manually set to front or rear pickup. The camera also includes a built-in Product Showcase Set mode, a Bokeh Switch for quickly toggling background blur, and a Cinematic Vlog Setting with customizable “My Image Style” looks.

Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, 921,600-dot fully articulating (side flip-out) touchscreen LCD; the ZV-1 II has no electronic or optical viewfinder, no built-in flash, and relies on digital (electronic) image stabilization rather than optical or sensor-shift stabilization. Connectivity includes a USB-C port (new for this generation), Bluetooth 4.2, and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, along with a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo card slot and a 3.5mm stereo microphone input/output.

Build quality centers on an extremely compact, lightweight body measuring approximately 105.5 x 60 x 47mm and weighing just 292g, powered by a Sony NP-BX1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. As a fixed-lens camera, the ZV-1 II has no interchangeable lens mount.

Key Features
– 20.1MP 1.0-type Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor with BIONZ X processor
– ISO 125-12,800 (expandable to 80-12,800)
– Fixed ZEISS 18-50mm equivalent lens (2.7x zoom), f/1.8-4
– 315-point hybrid autofocus with subject recognition and Real-time Tracking (human/animal)
– Up to 24fps continuous shooting
– Internal UHD 4K video up to 30p, full pixel readout; Full HD up to 120fps
– 8-bit color (XAVC S, 4:2:0); HLG and S-Log3/S-Log2 gamma profiles
– Built-in 3-capsule intelligent directional microphone
– Product Showcase Set mode, Bokeh Switch, and Cinematic Vlog Setting
– 3.0″ 921,600-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
– No viewfinder; no built-in flash
– Digital (electronic) image stabilization only
– USB-C port; Bluetooth 4.2 and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
– Single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo card slot
– 3.5mm mic input/output
– NP-BX1 rechargeable battery
– Extremely compact, lightweight body (approximately 292g)
– Fixed-lens design (no interchangeable lens mount)